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How well prepared is Swedish manufacturing for a crisis?
Magnus Wiktorsson and Andreas Archenti in front of the production lab at KTH, which is due to be completed in February. Photo: Anna Gullers Published Oct 16, 2026A factory does not need to be bombed to grind to a halt. Power cuts, cyberattacks and supply chain disruptions can quickly bring production to a standstill. How well prepared is Swedish industry for w...
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Researchers train AI to hack effectively and responsibly
Working in IT security in the age of AI is both exciting and daunting, according to Professor Mathias Ekstedt. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published Oct 16, 2026A research project at KTH aims to improve autonomous AI agents’ ability to carry out so-called penetration testing. The agents are set to become more effective – but also more responsible.
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Turning food by-products into resources
Francisco Vilaplana is director of the PLENTY centre, where researchers turn agricultural and food industry by-products into nutrient-rich ingredients. (Photo: Christer Gummeson) Published Oct 16, 2026Could what is currently wasted become part of Sweden’s food preparedness in a crisis? Researchers at KTH are investigating how by-products from agriculture and the food industry can be turned into new...
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Sweden gains a new AI unit in leading European network
From left: Fredrik Johansson, Chalmers University of Technology; Michael Felsberg, Linköping University; Thomas Schön, Uppsala University; Alexandre Proutiere, KTH; and Danica Kragic Jensfelt, KTH, at the launch of the Swedish ELLIS unit. Photo: Christer Gummesson Published Oct 15, 2026To strengthen Sweden’s position in artificial intelligence, a Swedish Unit is now being launched within the European Laboratory for Learning and Intelligent Systems (ELLIS) network. The establishment ...
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AI as a partner – not just a tool
The aim is to ensure that AI enhances human judgement and creativity, and raises the bar for the tasks it replaces, says Elena Fersman, Head of AI Innovation at telecom company Ericsson. (Photo: KTH Innovation) Published Oct 14, 2026More than 15 years ago, Elena Fersman began developing AI at Ericsson, long before the technology became an established part of the business world. Today, she is a key figure in the company’s AI trans...
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New competence centre for sustainable heating and cooling
Published Oct 14, 2026Developing efficient heating and cooling systems is an important part of the transition to sustainable buildings and cities. The Swedish Energy Agency has awarded funding to HEAT-X, a strategic centre...
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A new way to detect stabilizing properties of optical devices
Ali Elshaari, left, and Andrea Cataldo, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, say their new method can identify properties that help keep optical devices stable despite noise and flaws. D. Callahan/cc by 0 Published Oct 14, 2026In optical fibers, chips and other light-guiding devices, minor defects can scatter photons and disrupt their path. A new study demonstrates a way to reveal properties which, in certain systems, help ...
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Can AI learn to smell? Researchers turn to the human nose
Danica Kragic Jensfelt. Photo: Christer Gummeson Published Oct 13, 2026The smell of cinnamon buns can transport us right back to our childhood in an instant, but how does that work? Researchers from KTH, the Karolinska Institutet and the Max Planck Institute are developi...
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The Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel for macroeconomic models
This year’s laureates of the Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford. (Illustration: Niklas Elmehed, Nobel Prize Outreach) Published Oct 12, 2026This year’s Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel goes to Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford, who developed a new type of macroeconomic model that has improved the ability to conduct e...
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This year’s Nobel Prize for the discovery of how chemists can choose a mirror image
Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai, this year’s Nobel Laureates in Chemistry. Illustration: Niklas Elmehed © Nobel Prize Outreach Published Oct 07, 2026This year’s Nobel Prize in Chemistry has been awarded to Henri B. Kagan and Kenso Soai for their solution to the puzzle of how homochirality can arise spontaneously. The discovery makes it possible to...
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Francis Halzen awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for the discovery of high-energy neutrinos
This year’s Nobel Laureate in Physics. Illustration: Niklas Elmehed, Nobel Prize Outreach Published Oct 06, 2026This year's Nobel Prize in Physics is awarded to Francis Halzen for decisive contributions to the IceCube Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin. The discovery ...
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Nobel Prize for the discovery of optogenetics
This year’s Nobel Laureate in Medicine. Illustration: Niklas Elmehed, Nobel Prize Outreach Published Oct 05, 2026This year’s Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine goes to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for their discoveries concerning light-gated ion channels and optogenetics, a method that make...
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KTH maintains high ranking in THE - landing at 106
Photo: Petter Karlberg Published Oct 02, 2026KTH was ranked 106th among the world’s universities in the newly-released Times Higher Education World University Rankings. The previous year’s ranking was 98. The decline is part of a trend for Swedi...
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Mark Pearce on the work behind the Nobel Prize in Physics
Mark Pearce. Photo:Jelina Khoo Published Oct 01, 2026From research on black holes and space instrumentation to the Nobel Prize in Physics. Mark Pearce is Professor of Astroparticle Physics at KTH and Chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics. We met with...
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KTH to host the Times Higher Education World Academic Summit
In October next year, the THE conference will be held at KTH. Photo: Christer Gummesson Published Oct 01, 2026KTH Royal Institute of Technology will host the Times Higher Education (THE) World Academic Summit in Stockholm on 5-7 October 2027, bringing one of higher education's most influential international g...
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From refugee camp to two degrees from KTH
“My journey has been tough, but it’s been worth every step. At KTH, I’ve had the chance to meet the world’s best researchers, and I’ve had the opportunity to make a positive impact on society. We should remind ourselves what a great safety net we have here in Sweden. Some people talk about the ‘2015 crisis,’ but most of those who came here work hard in healthcare, education, and elderly care—they contribute to the safety and security of our society every day", says Fayez Hamzat. Published Sep 29, 2026As a 17-year-old refugee from Syria, he made his way to Sweden in 2015—on foot through forests and by boat across the Mediterranean. Since then, he has earned a Master of Science in Chemical Engineer...
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Common plastic additives may be carcinogenic
Cecilia Williams has studied three chemicals on behalf of the WHO agency IARC. Photo: Jon Lindhe, KTH Published Sep 29, 2026Three common additives used in the plastics industry may cause cancer. A World Health Organization working group’s review of research highlights the danger posed by three common "plasticisers" – or so...
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Joakim Lundeberg receives IVA's Gold Medal
Joakim Lundeberg’s innovative method for spatial transcriptomics has become a global standard tool in life sciences and is of particular significance in cancer research. Photo: Tomas Johansson, IVA Published Sep 24, 2026Joakim Lundeberg, professor of molecular biotechnology at KTH, has been awarded the Royal Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences’ (IVA) Gold Medal 2026 for his pioneering work in molecular biotechno...
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KTH and Tom Tits join forces to inspire interest in science and technology
Curiosity and a desire to experiment should encourage more children to take an interest in technology and science. Photo: Tom Tits experiments Published Sep 22, 2026KTH is a hub for research and education in technology, while Tom Tits Experiment has long experience of making science and technology accessible through hands-on experiences. Now, the two are joining ...
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The mentorship gave KTH student Zhe the tools to succeed in her studies
Master’s student Zhe Xu has participated in KTH’s mentoring program over the past year. “During the mentoring period, I was going through a difficult time in my life. My mentor, Minanda, was incredibly patient in her communication with me, listened to my concerns and insecurities, and offered me both psychological insights and practical advice,” she says. Mentor Minanda’s top advice to KTH students who want to succeed in their studies is to dare to explore, and learn by trial and error. Published Sep 21, 2026KTH alumn Minanda Fritz, a licensed psychotherapist and entrepreneur for over 30 years, has served as a mentor to master’s student Zhe Xu during the past academic year. “I usually tell my mentees tha...
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